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How to Bid on Abandoned Storage Units (and Why You Might Want To)
Think of it like life's biggest "mystery box."
The Best Way to Clean a Hairdryer (and How Often You Should)
Regular maintenance is good for your dryer and your hair.
Where to Find Free (or Cheap) Soil for Your Raised Garden Beds
Garden beds are lovely and convenient—but they can be costly to fill.
Remodel With These Materials for an Easier-to-Clean Home
Some surfaces and materials are easier to clean (and keep clean) than others.
You Deserve Feta and Honey Pancakes
When you can't decide between sweet or savory pancakes, this is your answer.
How to Get Past a Paywall to Read an Article for Free
These are the best tools to bypass a paywall (but you should still support journalism when you can).
Try This Three-Step Method the Next Time You Take a Test
These simple tips will help make your next test day a success.
Use This App to Add Nearly 150 Features to Apple Shortcuts
The free application, Actions, works for the iPhone, iPad, and Macs.
The Best Ways to Identify Any Wildflower You See
It's easy to get acquainted with what’s blooming in the wild spaces around you.
The Best Way to Create a Seed-starting Station at Home
An in-depth guide to everything you need and how to set it up.
Stuff Your Pizza Crust With Hot Dogs
Pigs in blankets are always welcome, and that's how you know this is a good idea.
When to Study With ‘Blocked Practice’ (and When Not to)
Blocked practice is a fancy term for "cramming"—and it has its benefits.
How to Freeze, Unfreeze, and ‘Thaw’ Your Credit (and Why You Should)
A credit freeze can protect you from identity theft—but sometimes you’ll need to lift that freeze for credit or job applications.
Get Rid of ‘Zero Days’ to Be More Productive Long-Term
Any progress is progress.
How to Watch Virtual Reality Porn
Tired of Beat Saber? Here’s how to watch VR porn on your virtual reality headset.
Let's Grow a 'Cocktail Garden'
Cocktail drinkers, grab your garden tools—we're going to grow a Bloody Mary.
The Best Ways to Store All Your Bags and Purses
Finding an elegant solution for storing items that are designed for storing other items is surprisingly tricky.
How to Take a Picture of a Solar Eclipse With Your iPhone
You don't need fancy camera gear to capture the solar eclipse; all you need is your iPhone.
Newton’s First Law Applies to Productivity, Too
Newton's laws aren't just for physics anymore.
You Might Not Have to Pay That Old Invoice
Out of nowhere you received an old invoice for something that happened two, three years ago—or longer. Can they still bill you for something that old? Maybe.